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Out & About: November 2023

by Annie Kane • 14 Nov 2023
Our social page would be nothing without your input – be it a webinar, webcast, podcast, conference, function, party,...READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Ashleigh Pakis, Panache Financial

by Reporter • 10 Nov 2023
Goulburn-based broker Ashleigh Pakis of Panache Financial was named Australia’s Regional Broker of the Year 2023 at... READ MORE

Brokers to the rescue: How brokers can save specialist borrowers

by Adrian Suljanovic • 10 Nov 2023
Borrowers today are faced with the full extent of the RBA’s rate rises, cost-of-living pressures and higher... READ MORE

Wellness November 2023: What do brokers do to unwind?

by Reporter • 10 Nov 2023
With the world of broking being busy as ever, it’s crucial that brokers ensure they can deal with the stress of a... READ MORE

The Word: What are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced as a...

by Reporter • 10 Nov 2023
The bustling world of mortgage broking never seems to slow down and with that comes a range of roadblocks. This month,... READ MORE

Bridging dreams

by Annie Kane • 10 Nov 2023
The property market has shown strong recovery with increasing values and reduced time on the market, but low supply... READ MORE

The Word: What loan products do brokers want to see more of?

by Annie Kane • 7 Nov 2023
With serviceability and affordability getting harder, we have asked brokers at the FBAA conference: what loan products... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Jean Pierre-Gortan, Simplicity Loans & Advisory

by Adrian Suljanovic • 1 Nov 2023
Banker-turned-broker Jean Pierre-Gortan was the recipient of the Commercial Broker of the Year at the Australian... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Cameron Perry, Perry Finance

by Adrian Suljanovic • 19 Oct 2023
Victoria-based broker Cameron Perry of Perry Finance recently sat down for the Elite Broker podcast to discuss how his... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Mark Sieler, Mortgage Choice, Wollongong

by Adrian Suljanovic • 6 Oct 2023
After working in the finance space alongside brokers and aggregators for over two decades, Mark Sieler made the jump... READ MORE

AFCA: A common complaint (pt3)

by Annie Kane • 6 Oct 2023
In this final instalment of the ‘AFCA: A common complaint’ series, we take a look at how the body has been... READ MORE

Working out with Wick

by Josh Needs • 6 Oct 2023
After winning the Wellness Advocate of the Year award at the Australian Broking Awards 2023, nMB partnerships manager... READ MORE

The Word: What trends do you expect to see this spring selling season?

by Adrian Suljanovic • 6 Oct 2023
This spring selling season is set to be a bumper one, and with it well underway, we asked mortgage brokers: What trends... READ MORE

Teamwork makes the dream work

by Josh Needs • 6 Oct 2023
As brokers become busier and compliance increases, many have shifted from a traditional single-broker model to bringing... READ MORE

New Broker Q&A: Shubham Bhaskar, Sheel Capital

by Josh Needs • 25 Sep 2023
Former Westpac commercial banker Shubham Bhaskar speaks to The Adviser about his move to become a broker, the... READ MORE

The Word: What have been the biggest challenges you’ve found when...

by Annie Kane • 8 Sep 2023
As millions of borrowers roll off their fixed rates, many are seeking to refinance for a better deal. However, some... READ MORE

Part of the community

by Josh Needs • 7 Sep 2023
Mortgage and finance brokers are the go-to person for their client’s property, business, or asset finance needs. But... READ MORE

New Broker Q&A: Mohsen Shahsavarzdeh, In2Mortgages

by Reporter • 30 Aug 2023
Finance broker Mohsen Shahsavarzdeh recounts his journey from fleeing Iran before becoming a successful mortgage broker... READ MORE

New Broker Q&A: Tommy Anderson, Social Financial

by Reporter • 23 Aug 2023
Director of Social Financial Tommy Anderson shares why he decided to switch gears moving from a broking franchise to... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Elouise Dooley and Alissa Childs, Two Birds One Loan

by Adrian Suljanovic • 21 Aug 2023
From childhood friends to mothers and business partners, Elouise Dooley and Alissa Childs have been making waves in the... READ MORE

The Word: How do you think clawback can be more equitable?

by Annie Kane • 15 Aug 2023
Several lenders have recently moved to tweak their clawback policies in the past few months, with mixed reactions. This... READ MORE

AFCA: A Common complaint (pt2)

by Annie Kane • 14 Aug 2023
The broking industry has among the fewest complaints of any segment in the financial services space, with just 0.4 per... READ MORE

A game of thrones: The changing power dynamics of the big 4 banks

by Annie Kane • 14 Aug 2023
Look back just three months, as winter was coming, and the major banks were handing out high cashbacks in a bid to... READ MORE

Elite Broker Q&A: Mark Kevin, Mortgage Advice Bureau Sydney

by Adrian Suljanovic • 26 Jul 2023
Breaking into the industry to build his own business, principal and director of Mortgage Advice Bureau Sydney, Mark... READ MORE

Should there be a separate accreditation for SMSF loan writing?

by Annie Kane • 18 Jul 2023
PREMIUM While qualifications are needed to provide self-managed super fund advice, these don’t apply to brokers... READ MORE

Wellness July 2023: What do brokers do to unwind?

by Adrian Suljanovic • 17 Jul 2023
With the world of broking being busy as ever, it’s crucial that brokers ensure they can deal with the stress of a... READ MORE

Snakes and the property ladder

by Annie Kane • 14 Jul 2023
Despite rising rates and cost-of-living pressures, the lack of housing stock has caused house prices to surge once... READ MORE

Working smarter, not harder

by Annie Kane • 13 Jul 2023
With more compliance, ever-changing credit policies to keep on top of, and a growing client base, an increasing number... READ MORE

AFCA: A common complaint (pt1)

by Annie Kane • 12 Jul 2023
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has been beset by controversy since launching in 2018, with many... READ MORE

Stamping out the tax burden

by Annie Kane • 10 Jul 2023
With a new financial year upon us and new state budgets released, several governments have been shifting the way they... READ MORE